The Hawai‘i Gagaku Society held its concert on Feb. 8 at the Daijingu Temple of Hawai‘i under a full moon. Member David Shinsato told the Herald, “Our sensei (Rev. Masatoshi Shamoto, not pictured) passed away a week after the concert on Feb. 14, so this was the last concert that he was able to attend.”Anna Pung plays the shöko (a bronze gong).Ryüteki flute players Moses Nakao (left) and Blake Mio Shimabukuro.Pauline Kawamata performs the masked dance entitled “Rakuson,” which means “crouching.”From left: David Shinsato playing the ryüteki while Kenjun Kawawata, Sam Schank and Kenneth Fong play the hichiriki.Dancer Blake Mio Shimabukuro performs “Banshichichö Etenraku.” According to the concert program, this dance celebrates the four seasons and the blessings that they bring.
